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Magnum caliber pistol |
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14.4 inches (37 cm)[1] |
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Recoil-operated, magazine-fed[3] | |
~240 RPM | |
The M6H2 Personal Defense Weapon (M6H PDWS) is a variant of the M6H magnum of the M6 series of handguns and was issued to all branches of the UNSC.[3][1]
OverviewEdit
Design detailsEdit
The M6H2 is considered a modernized variant of the M6.[4] It sports a black polymer finish. Like the base M6H, the M6H2 is semi-automatic, recoil-operated and magazine-fed,[3][1] but has an increased 12-round magazine capacity.[2][1] The variant also boasts increased accuracy and is most effective with precision aiming.[3] It features a smoother slide design and a Projection sight (in place of the venerable KFA-2 x2) to support smart scope functionality.[2] The M6H2 also features a protective metamaterial coating, which is shared with the MA5D assault rifle.[5]
The M6H2 also has a relatively affordable production cost[1] and has a serial number of "00MA0100062473".[6]
HistoryEdit
The M6H2 entered service by at least 2526[7] and would be the dominant Magnum in use by all UNSC branches in the year after the Human-Covenant War.[1] In 2557, this weapon had a Ruptive skin approved by the UNSC Ordnance Commission.[8]
UsageEdit
The M6H2 saw use by Rion Forge preceding the Created uprising[9] and both Fireteam Osiris and Blue Team during the early portions of it, such as at the Battle of Kamchatka and Operation: BIRD IN HAND.[10][11]
VariantsEdit
- Whispered Truth: A cut-down M6H2 magnum without a smart scope system, under-barrel flashlight, or forward trigger guard. It also has a custom slide and can mount a suppressor. This variant sports a 18-round magazine. Unlike other pistols Whispered Truth fires in three-round bursts. The slide reads "Semper Vigilans" (Always Vigilant), the motto of the Office of Naval Intelligence.
- Gunfighter Magnum: Lightweight competition version of the M6H2.[12]
- Tactical Magnum: A variant with integral baffle-free suppressor, 2× full-VISR Smart-Link, and loaded with armor-piercing rounds. This version is tailored for Spartan force reconnaissance missions.[13]
- Buck's Magnum: A Magnum with the Gunfighter body, Whispered Truth finish, and a front iron sight that is seen on the Projection Sight, appearing to have been attached separately.
M6H2 attachmentsEdit
- Extended Magazine: Increases both ready and reserve ammunition capacity by 50%.
GameplayEdit
- Main article: Magnum § Halo 5: Guardians
TriviaEdit
- In Halo 5: Guardians, Spartans now wield the handgun with a more realistic "thumbs forward" combat grip, as opposed to the classic "teacup" grip seen in Halo 2 through Halo 4.
GalleryEdit
IllustrationsEdit
Rion Forge dual-wielding M6H2s in Halo: Point of Light.
John-117 in 2526 wielding an M6H2 in Halo: Oblivion.
Developmental imagesEdit
First-person view of the M6H2 in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta on Truth.
Smart scope with the M6H2 in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta on Crossfire.
ScreenshotsEdit
Holly Tanaka handing an M6H2 to Olympia Vale during the Battle of Kamchatka.
First-person view of the M6H2 by Frederic-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.
Smart scope with the M6H2 by Fred-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.
Fred-104 in an idle stance while wielding his M6H2 on Genesis.
First-person view of the M6H2 on Fathom in Halo 5: Guardians.
Flagnum Skin as seen when holding a Flag.
Halo 5: Guardians variantsEdit
Halo 5: Guardians skinsEdit
Flagnum Skin as seen when holding a Flag.
List of appearancesEdit
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
- Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual
- Halo: Oblivion (Cover art)
- Halo: Point of Light
SourcesEdit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 165
- ^ a b c Halo 5: Guardians
- ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint, Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load (Retrieved on Nov 8, 2020) [archive]
- ^ Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, page 186
- ^ Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, page 188
- ^ File:Andrew-bradbury-magnum-lo-c-01.jpg
- ^ Halo: Oblivion: Cover art
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Ruptive skin description
- ^ Halo: Point of Light: Cover art
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Osiris
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Blue Team
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ Card: Gunfighter Magnum description
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ Card: Tactical Magnum description
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